Post Picks: Sorry, you found your cancer too early

In today’s edition, we look at the Ontario mother who can’t get a cancer drug because her tumour just isn’t big enough. Here is what you need to know for Mar. 9.

Come back in a few months?Full Comment editor Matt Gurney discusses the state of the Ontario health-care system, especially a specific policy that rendered one woman ineligible for a drug treatment because it is only for people with tumours more than one centimetre in diameter. Oh, why didn’t you just say so! http://natpo.st/elfZsN

Chara’s hit on Pacioretty casts long shadow
While you may not have been able to pick Max Pacioretty out of a lineup before Tuesday night, you know his name now — and not for a good reason. The Montreal Canadiens forward smashed his head after a brutal on-ice hit from Boston’s Zdeno Chara. http://natpo.st/eKQoxa

Everything is bigger in Texas
A new ranking of U.S. cities and bank card debt found San Antonio to have the most — averaging a staggering $5,177. Wow. How can you make sure you don’t end up like our friends in the Lone Star state? http://natpo.st/ewUW67

Chickens have feelings, too
Your dose of science for the day: Does this change the way you think about meat? University of Bristol researches found in a new study that chickens have the ability to empathize. http://natpo.st/feibR4

Yes, this is still going
You know that Spider-Man musical that seems to be allergic to important concepts like “safety” and “reinforcement” — well, it’s taking a break. But don’t worry, this shut down is for an overhaul. So now you have more chances to potentially see someone die on stage. http://natpo.st/ihnbN2